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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 272.79 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 272.79 and 155.53 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 272.79 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/272.79 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 272.79 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 42,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,424.89/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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